Courier or Canada Post

[exp7]

Hello guys,

Could you please advice what service to you use (Canada Post or Courier) in order to send my application to Sydney,NS, Canada.
My criteria are:
FASTEST WAY
GUARANTEE DELIVERY

In case I use the Canada's Post (Priority or Xpresspost) service, is the shipment considered courier?
What are the best cost effective Courier companies?
In case of using a courier company, do they need a signature in order to deliver there?

Please share your experience here!

Thanks,
exp7

 

[mesumrizvi]

Dont think too much.. just send through canadapost and take signature upon delivery upon..

This is a long process so over thinking is not recommended

 

[miglop2014]

Courier. Fedex, Purolator or UPS (I like them in that order).

Last time I used Canada Post to send my work permit application to Vegreville (from Calgary), using xpresspost, took 10 days to arrive.

 

[Conor9900]

Fedex are great, quick and safe and great tracking system which is reassuring, I would recommend them

 

[jes_ON]

Fedex, I agree. Canada post's tracking leaves a lot to be desired.

 

[exp7]

Thank you all for your replies.
So I think I am close to choose Fedex...

Could you please tell me if I have to tell them something specific for the shipment?
Do they have to take a signature in order to deliver?
If yes and they do not find someone what happens?

 

[Dennia]

If you are applying in this season dont go for canada post. Go for Fedex or Purolator

 

[Jalex23]

I would recommend Xpress Post.

Canada Post is the most reliable and cheapest you can get. I used Xpress Post for all my needs during the last 6 years and I am extremely pleased with the service.

It takes them 2 business from Calgary to Ottawa and 3 business from Ottawa to Calgary, never more, sometimes less.

 

[ttrajan]

Use Canada post.